Author Robert P. Ottone returns to discuss horror lineage, plot work, and genre as a space for commentary in this new episode. You can find out more at Robert's Instagram page (linked here) and read Amityville Awakens on October 6, 2026.

Another guy named Ben stops by for a collaborative episode between Words, Images, & Worlds and Dollar Bin Bandits. Ben Hatke is known for his work on Mighty Jack, Zita the Space Girl, and much more. In this episode, he talks about his new book from First Second Books, Homeworld.

You can find out more at Ben's website, benhatke.com.

Author Alma Katsu discusses technology and horror, including her work in the new novel, Incarnate (out this week). You can find out more at this author's website, almakatsubooks.com.

Author Charlotte Lillie Balogh discusses her new novel, Capsized, which is also set to be a Hulu series. We talk creative process, comics, and more.

You can find out more at her website, charlottelillie.com.

Comics creator Jim Whiting discusses his work with talents like Joe Staton, Steve Niles, and Clive Barker. Jim also talks about Margo: Intergalactic Trash Collector, currently funding on Kickstarter starting September 8, 2026. You can find out more at Jim's site, https://whitingstudio.com.

Author and traveling librarian Mr. Schu stops by Words, Images, & Worlds to discuss joy walking, the power of writing poetry, the promise of a new school year, and his new book, Lily-May's Joyful Day!

You can find out more at Mr. Schu's website, johnschu.com.

Author Shifa Saltagi Safadi discusses her work for young readers, the power of literacy, the affordances of verse, and the new book, Sisters Alone. You can find out more at Shifa's author website (linked here).

Author and artist R. Alan Brooks returns to the show to discuss his latest endeavor, a graphic novel approach to Always. Most of the Time. This project has also been adapted into a film.

You can find more about R. Alan at his website, ralanwrites.com.

You can also support this project on Kickstarter.

The author team of K.B. Brodsky stops by to discuss crafting in Tom Clancy and David Morrell-style worlds of espionage and global intrigue. Their new book, Beyond Honor, releases this week. You can find out more about these authors at their website, kbbrodsky.com.

Oscar-winning creator Alan Barillaro stops by to discuss his latest book, Bunns Rabbit: The Return of the Spirit Rabbit. Alan discusses working in animation, illustration, prose, and more. You can find out more at Alan's website, alanbarillaro.com.